Ashland SD 5 School District

885 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520-2197
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Ashland SD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,366 students in Ashland SD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ashland SD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Ashland SD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#5 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ashland SD 5  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashland SD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashland SD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
30%
91%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Ashland SD 5  School District and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
20 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
19 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,694 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
122
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
234
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,930 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,973 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,902 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ashland SD 5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$10,468 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ashland SD 5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,930
$18,279
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ashland SD 5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,973
$19,325
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ashland SD 5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ashland SD 5 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,366 students.
What is the rank of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District is ranked #5 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland SD 5 School District?
72% of Ashland SD 5 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ashland SD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,973 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 91% (Top 10% in OR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 45% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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